Navigator Level 1 (Beavers) - circuit games

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Description

A group activity at the start followed by activities to complete in small groups moving round in a circuit. This can be delivered in one fast paced session and covers the requirements of Navigator Lv1.


Resources

Print outs of the activity pack and supporting documents (please edit the 'Locate!' activity to fit the features on your local area map.)
A compass (more if you can get them).
A map of your local area (OS map is ideal, fold up so they use just a relevant small section).
Your own simple hand drawn map of your hut/grounds/wherever you're running the session (to show as an example to the Beavers).
Pens and paper for the map drawing.
Four adults is an ideal number to run the session.

Instructions

Start as a group and use the compass to find where North is. If each Leader has a compass they can make sure all the Beavers can easily see how it's done. Then work out where the other points are. Send a Leader off to each point. One Leader shouts out a compass point and the Beavers have to run to that point. To start with, the Leaders hold up a sign with the point written on it. Then gradually hide the signs so the Beavers have to remember where they are! Spend no more than 10 minutes on this activity.

Divide into four groups. Each Leader takes one of the activities from the pack and returns to their compass point, taking a group with them. Each group spends 8-10 minutes on the activity before moving on clockwise to the next point. Try to move on at the same time - not all groups will finish each activity but you will all cover enough in that time. Spend up to 40 minutes on this bit.

When all four activities are done, regroup. Put the Beavers into pairs and get them to use the maps they drew to direct their partner to a point in the area. Spend up to 10 minutes on this.

Finish and find your way home :-)


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Badge Links

  • Navigator - 4 compass points
  • Navigator - Draw map
  • Navigator - Equipment
  • Navigator - Features
  • Navigator - Locate
  • Navigator - Use map